WARRICK v. STATE

Possession of Equipment for Manufacturing Intoxicating Liquors — Recognizance Must Appear in Record.

In the absence of a recognizance or an appeal bond, this court is without jurisdiction to pass on the merits of the case. The appeal is dismissed.

MORROW, PRESIDING JUDGE. —

The offense is the unlawful possession of equipment for the manufacture of intoxicating liquors; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for one year.

We find no recognizance in the record although there is a statement to the effect that such recognizance was taken.

In the absence of a recognizance or an appeal bond approved in the manner required by law, this court is without jurisdiction to pass on the merits of the case.

The appeal is dismissed.

Dismissed.